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Israel Voices Concerns over Ceasefire Implementation with Hezbollah as Deadline Approaches

This is Beirut, 23/01 20:27 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

The Israeli government expressed concerns on Thursday about the slow implementation of the ceasefire agreement with Iran-backed Hezbollah, just days before Israel is scheduled to complete its troop withdrawal from southern Lebanon, as outlined in the deal. The ceasefire, brokered by the United States and France, was agreed upon in November, ...

Mine Clearance in Lebanon: When Will Displaced Families Return South?

Natasha Metni Torbey, 23/01 18:15 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Haunted by thousands of landmines and unexploded ammunition, Lebanon faces a significant challenge: clearing a territory scarred by decades of conflict, the most recent being the 2024 war between Hezbollah and Israel. Triggered by Hamas’s October 7, 2023 attack on Tel Aviv, the conflict spilled over into Lebanon under the banner of “unity of ...

Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire: Possible Extension

Elie Joe Kamel , 23/01 14:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The ceasefire agreement between Hezbollah and Israel, announced on November 27, 2024, is set to expire in four days. However, with the lack of enforcement thus far and the sluggish pace of implementation, an extension of the truce seems likely. Israeli forces continue to occupy dozens of villages in southern Lebanon, conducting raids and bombings, ...

Lebanon: A Drone of a War!

Marc Saikali, 23/01 09:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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The hum of Israeli drones continues to fill the skies over Beirut. What might induce fear in other places has become just another layer of the city’s already chaotic soundscape. Hardly anyone takes notice anymore. Yet, there’s a subtle shift in the air when the buzzing ceases—passersby exchange fleeting, anxious glances, as if the sudden ...

Is a Fait Accompli Government on the Horizon?

Bassam Abou Zeid, 22/01 16:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Will Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam and President Joseph Aoun succeed in forming a government that aligns with their expectations and meets the needs of the Lebanese people, all while resisting political pressures, particularly from Amal and Hezbollah? Although this outcome cannot entirely be ruled out, there are warnings against its ...

Hezbollah Official Fatally Shot in West Beqaa

This is Beirut, 21/01 21:20 - Reading : less than a minute

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Sheikh Mohammad Hamadeh, a Hezbollah official in Western Beqaa, was ambushed and fatally shot outside his residence in the town of Mashghara on Tuesday. According to preliminary information, unidentified individuals riding a motorcycle opened fire on Hamadeh outside his home, striking him with six bullets. Initial investigations indicate that ...

It Is Time for Israeli-Lebanese Peace

David Hale , 21/01 18:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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A window for peace between Israel and Lebanon just unexpectedly opened. There was an old adage that "Lebanon will never be the first Arab state to make peace with Israel, but it won't be the last." Sadly, with Lebanese decisions dictated by the Assad family backed by Iran, that concept became obsolete. Since 1983, the Assads ensured that South ...

Israeli Bombings Continue in Wadi Slouki

This is Beirut, 21/01 12:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Tuesday morning saw Israeli forces infiltrating the Wadi Slouki area from the village of Bani Hayyan. Upon their retreat, they took off with a road sign bearing the names of various villages in the vicinity, such as Tallousseh, Bani Hayyan, and Qabrikha. Furthermore, Israeli soldiers advanced from Taybeh in Marjayoun towards Adchit al-Qusay, ...

Is the Ministry of Finance the Best Option for the Shiite Duo?

Johnny Kortbawi, 21/01 09:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Forming the government will mark the third victory for the sovereign camp in Lebanon. The first was General Joseph Aoun’s election, which defied the wishes of the Amal-Hezbollah duo, who had steadfastly backed its own candidate for two years. In an attempt to create a false narrative of success, it even resorted to the “two-hour break” ...

New Lebanon: The End of the ‘Resistance Axis’ Obstruction

Philippe Abi-Akl, 21/01 08:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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President Emmanuel Macron’s third visit to Lebanon since August 2020, dubbed “The Last Chance,” marks a turning point for the new president’s term. It came after repeated failures to resolve the crisis of electing a president. Macron visited Beirut shortly after General Joseph Aoun’s election as President and Nawaf Salam’s designation ...

Lebanon's Ceasefire: What Will Happen on January 26, 2025?

Natasha Metni Torbey, 20/01 16:51 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The deadline for the 60-day ceasefire agreement, established on November 27, 2024, is about to expire. However, diplomatic sources suggest that the truce may be extended, as the ceasefire has not yet tackled the root causes fueling the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel. Lebanon remains a key geopolitical flash point as Hezbollah and Israel ...

FAO Assesses Damage to Lebanon’s Agricultural Sector

This is Beirut, 20/01 13:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Lebanon’s Caretaker Agriculture Minister Abbas Hajj Hassan met on Monday with a delegation from the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), led by Ambassador Veronica Quattrola. The meeting focused on key issues concerning Lebanon’s agricultural sector, especially assessing the damage caused by Israeli bombings on agricultural ...

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